Title: The Naked Civil Servant.
Author: Quentin Crisp.
1. Autobiographical account of having homosexuality accepted by contemporary society.
2. Acerbic wit, abundant worldly wisdom.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Walter Price
Thursday, June 28, 2012
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society
Title: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society.
Author: Mary Ann Shaffer.
A funny and touching story set during a terrible time in history -- around World War II. I like the happy ending when the heroine adopted the child of Elizabeth.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sara Fiorenzo
Author: Mary Ann Shaffer.
A funny and touching story set during a terrible time in history -- around World War II. I like the happy ending when the heroine adopted the child of Elizabeth.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sara Fiorenzo
The Mockingjay
Title: The Mockingjay.
Author: Suzanne Collins
After her rescue by rebels, Katniss agrees to become "the Mockingjay" and assist in rebellion against the capital. Fantastic trilogy.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rosalie Capabianco
Author: Suzanne Collins
After her rescue by rebels, Katniss agrees to become "the Mockingjay" and assist in rebellion against the capital. Fantastic trilogy.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rosalie Capabianco
The Taming of a Scottish Princess
Title: The Taming of a Scottish Princess.
Author: Karen Hawkins
An exciting mix of adventure and romance. This is an easy summer read and is entertaining.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sandra D'Andrea
Author: Karen Hawkins
An exciting mix of adventure and romance. This is an easy summer read and is entertaining.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sandra D'Andrea
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Title: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
Author: Ransom Riggs
Jacob experiences a great tragedy in his life when he loses his grandfather -- perhaps the only person who understood him. That is until he meets the Peculiar Children.
The writing was descriptive and the pictures really helped to tell the story. Nice to have picture books as an adult!
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Ransom Riggs
Jacob experiences a great tragedy in his life when he loses his grandfather -- perhaps the only person who understood him. That is until he meets the Peculiar Children.
The writing was descriptive and the pictures really helped to tell the story. Nice to have picture books as an adult!
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
First Impressions
Title: First Impressions.
Author: Nora Roberts.
Just another romance novel, easy-to-follow -- easy-to-read -- happy ending.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Mgt. Schu.
Author: Nora Roberts.
Just another romance novel, easy-to-follow -- easy-to-read -- happy ending.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Mgt. Schu.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
The Lost Wife
Title: The Lost Wife.
Author: Alyson Richman
Touching story of love lost and found with a mix of Nazism and despair. Easy to read.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Emery
Author: Alyson Richman
Touching story of love lost and found with a mix of Nazism and despair. Easy to read.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Emery
Monday, June 25, 2012
Mockingjay
Title: Mockingjay
Author: Suzanne Collins
This book had one on the edge of the seat waiting for the next chapter and not wanting to put the book down for anything!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by L. Phillips
Author: Suzanne Collins
This book had one on the edge of the seat waiting for the next chapter and not wanting to put the book down for anything!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by L. Phillips
Tuesdays With Morrie
Title: Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man and Life's Greatest Lesson.
Author: Mitch Albom
"Tuesdays with Morrie" made it possible to actually visualize Morrie's life during ALS. It helped me to understand what one of my friends is currently going through.
Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by L. Phillips
Author: Mitch Albom
"Tuesdays with Morrie" made it possible to actually visualize Morrie's life during ALS. It helped me to understand what one of my friends is currently going through.
Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by L. Phillips
Plum Island
Title: Plum Island. Author: Nelson DeMille
Another John Corey suspenseful thriller -- set on Eastern Long Island. When an attractive young couple, who worked as scientists on Plum Island are murdered -- John Corey, along with other local investigators, solves the murder. Vintage DeMille trhiller with plenty of local Long Island color!
Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by E. Feynman
Another John Corey suspenseful thriller -- set on Eastern Long Island. When an attractive young couple, who worked as scientists on Plum Island are murdered -- John Corey, along with other local investigators, solves the murder. Vintage DeMille trhiller with plenty of local Long Island color!
Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by E. Feynman
Friday, June 22, 2012
Zapped
Title: Zapped: A Regan Reilly Mystery. Author: Carol Higgins Clark.
Investigators Regan and Jack Reilly solve various crimes during a blackout in the summer in NYC. Light, entertaining mystery.
Fiction: rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Investigators Regan and Jack Reilly solve various crimes during a blackout in the summer in NYC. Light, entertaining mystery.
Fiction: rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Master and God: A Novel of the Roman Empire
Title: Master and God: A Novel of the Roman Empire. Author: Lindsey Davis.
The author of the popular Marcus Didius Falco mystery series does not disappoint with this detailed exploration of ancient Rome during the reign of the Emperor Domitian. Events are seen through the eyes of a young Praetorian Guard and a young woman who works as a hairdresser to the imperial family.
Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
The author of the popular Marcus Didius Falco mystery series does not disappoint with this detailed exploration of ancient Rome during the reign of the Emperor Domitian. Events are seen through the eyes of a young Praetorian Guard and a young woman who works as a hairdresser to the imperial family.
Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Salvation on Sand Mountain
Title: Salvation on Sand Mountain. Author: Dennis Covington.
Takes reader inside snake-handler churches. While author ultimately rejects the practice, he allows himself to venture into the practice himself . . . driven by a deep desire to understand his forefather's faith.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Mary Crump.
Takes reader inside snake-handler churches. While author ultimately rejects the practice, he allows himself to venture into the practice himself . . . driven by a deep desire to understand his forefather's faith.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Mary Crump.
Hunger Games
Title: Hunger Games. Author: Suzanne Collins.
-- Clear description of characters and places
-- Strong hero in Katniss
-- Very strong emotions
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Philip Johnson
-- Clear description of characters and places
-- Strong hero in Katniss
-- Very strong emotions
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Philip Johnson
The Dictionary of Dreams and their Meanings
Title: The Dictionary of Dreams and their Meanings.
Author: Richard Craze
I liked that it was a very interesting and informative book about dreams. It discusses the history of dreams, theories, and how to better understand our own dreams.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
Author: Richard Craze
I liked that it was a very interesting and informative book about dreams. It discusses the history of dreams, theories, and how to better understand our own dreams.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
Hunger Games
Title: Hunger Games.
Author: Suzanne Collins
This book has great crossover appeal, survival and a back-to-the-future type feel, with a great heroine.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Amanda Lotito
Author: Suzanne Collins
This book has great crossover appeal, survival and a back-to-the-future type feel, with a great heroine.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Amanda Lotito
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Candide
Title: Candide. Author: Jean de Voltaire.
Lent itself so well to Leonard Bernstein's musical interpretation. Voltaire satirizes his surrounding culture with words that cut like the thrust of an epee.
Fiction; rated ?
Reviewed by Walter Price
Lent itself so well to Leonard Bernstein's musical interpretation. Voltaire satirizes his surrounding culture with words that cut like the thrust of an epee.
Fiction; rated ?
Reviewed by Walter Price
A Storm of Swords
Title: A Storm of Swords, Volume 3 of The Song of Fire and Ice. Author: George R.R. Martin.
Full of action and adventure, this is the volume that is the best of the first three. Tragedy continues to plague Westeros as the battle for the Iron Throne continues. Kings and characters are slain while ancient magical forces are awoken. Meanwhile, the last Targaryen princess marches closer to Westeros, her power ever increasing. If you are A Game of Thrones fan, don't wait til next year to continue the adventure. Read the book!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Pam W.
Full of action and adventure, this is the volume that is the best of the first three. Tragedy continues to plague Westeros as the battle for the Iron Throne continues. Kings and characters are slain while ancient magical forces are awoken. Meanwhile, the last Targaryen princess marches closer to Westeros, her power ever increasing. If you are A Game of Thrones fan, don't wait til next year to continue the adventure. Read the book!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Pam W.
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